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Alabama Has a New Weapon Against Tax Fraud: Selfies

A new program in Alabama will take advantage of mobile technology to fight the rising tide of tax refund fraud. Morphotrust USA has recently secured a contract with the state to create a new program that will allow the state to verify the identities of taxpayers when they file. The Birmingham Business Journal reports that … Read moreAlabama Has a New Weapon Against Tax Fraud: Selfies

New Alabama Furnace Project by U.S. Steel Delayed

The $280 million electric arc furnace project in Alabama proposed by U.S. Steel Corporation has been delayed until “market conditions improve,” according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The Pittsburgh-based company announced the move in late December after they saw the uncertainty in the market beginning to unravel. “The company continues to feel the effect of these … Read moreNew Alabama Furnace Project by U.S. Steel Delayed

Residents Turn to Generators to Stay Warm During Frigid Winter Storms

Whole home generator

Are you prepared for winter? From late December through January, tens of thousands lost power, thanks to freezing temperatures and powerful winter storms. According to USA Today, Christmas Day ice storms killed 17 residents in the Northeastern U.S.; thousands of others relocated to emergency warming shelters.

Recent tragedies remind us of the importance of staying warm, informed, and well-fed during extreme weather. Residents and business owners alike can prepare for the worst by stockpiling supplies and purchasing portable or industrial generators. What generator will work best for you?

Residential Generators

Average residential generators or portable generating sets output 3,000 to 8,500 watts of power and cost approximately $400 to $1,000 each, according to The Boston GlobeRead moreResidents Turn to Generators to Stay Warm During Frigid Winter Storms

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